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by lemans70sport
Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:31 am
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Can a Ford flex fuel sensor be used?
Replies: 5
Views: 1856

Can a Ford flex fuel sensor be used?

I found a 2000 Ford Taurus with the 3.0L flex fuel engine in it at a junk yard. I am running E85 and was wondering if I could use the flex fuel sensor from it. I've read about the flex fuel sensor used on Chevy cars but nothing about the Ford or other sensors.
Thanks
by lemans70sport
Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:17 am
Forum: Tuning Fuel and Air
Topic: WB O2 controller necessary with MSII?
Replies: 5
Views: 1130

Re: WB O2 controller necessary with MSII?

Got it. Thanks for the replies.
by lemans70sport
Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:08 pm
Forum: Tuning Fuel and Air
Topic: WB O2 controller necessary with MSII?
Replies: 5
Views: 1130

Re: WB O2 controller necessary with MSII?

Lance,
Thanks for the reply but I didn't phrase my question properly. I still want to use my wide band O2 sensor and am wondering if I can wire it directly to MSII without going through a controller. Can I still see my Air/fuel ratio when tuning?
by lemans70sport
Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:41 am
Forum: Tuning Fuel and Air
Topic: WB O2 controller necessary with MSII?
Replies: 5
Views: 1130

WB O2 controller necessary with MSII?

After reading the manual several times and researching posts in the forums, I'm still confused over the need for a wide band controller. I have an Innovate LC-1 that has stopped communicating and am wondering if I needed it in the first place. I'm running E85 and haven't got past getting the engine ...
by lemans70sport
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: Did I smoke the VR cicuit?
Replies: 1
Views: 363

Did I smoke the VR cicuit?

I am using EDIS 8 and was trying to get rid of some noise in the VR circuit. I accidentally swapped the PIP and SAW wires at the relay board among other things. Can you troubleshoot a VR circuit without an O scope? After swapping them back to where they should be, I now have to RPM signal. I've ...
by lemans70sport
Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:18 am
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump

I did a little more experimenting yesterday and found that when the engine is running it isn't a factor. My RPM's remain fairly steady. I may find an issue with a high rpm misfire but for now I think I'll let it go. I will install a metal shield though. I like that idea. Thank you for everyone's ...
by lemans70sport
Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump

I installed the 100uF capacitor to the water pump power wire and grounded the other side using the same ground as the water pump. Didn't fix the problem. I also installed all of the clip on filters..no help with those either. I decided to run Megatune to watch what was happening and I'm not getting ...
by lemans70sport
Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:44 am
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump

Wow! That made my head spin but great information. I had no clue what capacitor to buy but I knew that was part of the solution. I raided Radio Shack and came back with a 100uF capacitor and a couple of choke cores that snap onto the power lead and are supposed to reduce EMI and RFI (same thing?). I ...
by lemans70sport
Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:50 am
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump

Back from being temporarily banished. I moved the ground and connected the water pump directly to the battery but it didn't help. I tried to shield the motor and the pick up with aluminum tape. That didn't work either. I also moved the water pump harness away from the pick up. No luck with that. Now ...
by lemans70sport
Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Re: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump

Mike thanks for the reply. MS and the water pump does share the same power connection as do both fans. I don't have this problem with the fans but I suppose the water pump draws a lot more amps. I've also been running off of battery power because I wanted to verify the water pump was working. It ...
by lemans70sport
Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Fuel pump being triggered by water pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

Fuel pump being triggered by water pump

I have an electrical glitch that has been kicking my butt for several days now. The water pump relay and ground is located in the front of the car, the fuel pump relay and ground in the trunk. When I run the water pump, MS triggers the fuel pump to run for a couple of seconds. I figure MS is ...